Lesson for Week 2

Intro to Space History

Take Roll

Writing Prompt

Discuss Writing Prompt

Problems With Logging In

Finding a Review

View Jon Stewart Clip

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Discuss Reading

Discuss Basic Issues with Argument

Break into Groups to find Examples of Bad Arguments

Talk about the Assignment

Break down "Holocaust" Article

1. Read “The Holocaust” (p. 363-365).

2. Why does Bettelheim object to the use of the term holocaust? Do you agree or disagree with his objection? Why, or why not? Be prepared to back up your claims with examples from the text.

3. Finally, read carefully the entire section on 'Language as Power' on pages 194-199.

What view(s) on language are exhibited in Bettelheim’s essay? In other words, what views on the nature of language are Bettelheim’s ideas built on? (For instance, does he seem to believe in the representative theory of language?) Be sure to support your position with evidence from the text in the form of direct quotes or paraphrases. (You can find the discussion of integrating quotes in Chapter 15 of the handbook if you need assistance.)

Homework

1. Read “The Ethnobiologist’s Dilemma” (343-349).

2. What did Diamond learn about his own language when he realized that the tribesmen had many words for birds and only one word for rocks, no matter what their texture or shape or mineral content?

3. Finally, read carefully the entire section on 'Language as Power' on pages 194-199.

What view(s) on language are exhibited in Diamond’s essay? In other words, what views on the nature of language are Diamond’s ideas built on? (For instance, does he seem to believe in the representative theory of language?) Be sure to support your position with evidence from the text in the form of direct quotes or paraphrases. (You can find the discussion of integrating quotes in Chapter 15 of the handbook if you need assistance.)

2) Read the Amy Tan article

Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue."

3) All that other reading


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